IWB or OWB?

This is a discussion on IWB or OWB? within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Curious as to how many of you folks choose to carry OWB vs IWB. And why you choose as you do....

I have both, and use both. I think variety is the spice of life and sometimes I just want to carry in a different holster. Comfort wise they are all about the same. I suppose I find myself OWB carrying more in winter when I have a coat or jacket on as it covers better. But I have and do OWB carry in summer under just a t-shirt.

I have both, and use both. I think variety is the spice of life and sometimes I just want to carry in a different holster. Comfort wise they are all about the same. I suppose I find myself OWB carrying more in winter when I have a coat or jacket on as it covers better. But I have and do OWB carry in summer under just a t-shirt.

So, you are still feeling the need to conceal the weapon even when carrying OWB?

So, you are still feeling the need to conceal the weapon even when carrying OWB?

Yea, I am not built for open carry. By that I mean that I don't want the hassles of it. By staying concealed I avoid being asked to leave places, avoid having to deal with cops on a MWAG call, and stay unsuspecting.

Again, not saying OC is bad or anyone shouldn't do it. It is just not for me. But alas, it is another discussion for the OC sub forum.

I'm curious what OWB's you all prefer when you have to conceal it. Been thinking about adding some to my collection.

Yea, I am not built for open carry. By that I mean that I don't want the hassles of it. By staying concealed I avoid being asked to leave places, avoid having to deal with cops on a MWAG call, and stay unsuspecting.

Again, not saying OC is bad or anyone shouldn't do it. It is just not for me. But alas, it is another discussion for the OC sub forum.

I'm curious what OWB's you all prefer when you have to conceal it. Been thinking about adding some to my collection.

I use Galco Concealables. I like the cant of the holster and they wrap close to the body so they minimize printing through the cover garment. The only time I use an IWB holster is when I can't wear a cover garment for some reason....shirt and tie indoors without a jacket, for example.

I use Galco Concealables. I like the cant of the holster and they wrap close to the body so they minimize printing through the cover garment. The only time I use an IWB holster is when I can't wear a cover garment for some reason....shirt and tie indoors without a jacket, for example.

Versa Max II for Glock 19, Sparks SS II for Kimber (will also be a VMII when it gets here), TT IWB on the way for the M&P, and a Kramer MSP for the SIG. All are IWB except for the Kramer. A SIG is kinda thick for IWB. Have not decided what I want for the XDm. I prefer IWB for the extra discretion it affords. I do not find it uncomfortable at all. IMO, it's all about the holster and belt.

Yea, I am not built for open carry. By that I mean that I don't want the hassles of it. By staying concealed I avoid being asked to leave places, avoid having to deal with cops on a MWAG call, and stay unsuspecting.

Again, not saying OC is bad or anyone shouldn't do it. It is just not for me. But alas, it is another discussion for the OC sub forum.

I'm curious what OWB's you all prefer when you have to conceal it. Been thinking about adding some to my collection.

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I have been IWB (Taurus 709 Slim), but I think I will switch to a OWB high ride holster with a G26. I can coneal the 709 well and it's pretty comfortable, but it's not as easy to draw from IWB at 4-5 o'clock (I don't like 1-2 o'clock) and re-holster. I found out that during a recent IDPA BUG match and this is the primary reason I would like to change to OWB.